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Wilshire Area
Community Advisory Board Minutes
Minutes
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008
PRESENT: Victoria Alvarez, Roy Amemiya, Tara Brown, , Cliff Cheng, Sandra Clayton, Marguerite Davis, Rena Dheming, Hazel Gantt, Jim Grace, Faye Griffith, David Griffith, Starr Johnson, Karl Jones, Cameron Kelly, Jenee Kim, T.C. Kim, Rochelle Koretz, William Maseredsian, Melanie Maseredjian, Jacqueline McClellan, Burnett Oliver, Celine Park, Robert Reeves, Jo Schaefer, Walter Taylor, Laura Rudison, Denise White, Joy Williams, Tori Yurochko
GUESTS: Ernest Dominguez, Sam Frazier, Matthew Ramirez, Allan DiCastro, Batina Hakim-Nelson, Yamil Verde, Hazel Gantt, Capri Maddox,
• Call to Order: Co-Chair Laura Rudison along with Sergeant A.J. Kirby called the meeting to order
• Special Announcements & Introductions:
Announcement that Captain Eric Davis is scheduled to start April 1, 2008
Sgt. Pete Llanes 26396@lapd.lacity.org
Lt. Brian Wong Detective Commanding Officer 213.922.8205 23108@lapd.lacity.org
• Introductions: CPAB Members, Guests, Senior Lead Officers & City Representatives
• Laugh-Out-Loud Segment: amusing “criminal” stories.
• Dispute Resolution Program (Mediation) 222 S. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA Ms. Lupe Reyes
Described the mediation process on how it works: Trained Mediators assist to settle disputes “Quick, Fast, Fair & FREE!” (Free for LA County Residents)
Almost all cases that can be settled in court can be mediated except: Criminal Disputes or Child Spousal Abuse.
• Council District 10 Update Ms. Sylvia Lacy - sylvia.lacy@lacity.org
Pico/Olympic One way street update- Studies are underway regarding synchronizing the traffic signals and the implementation of an additional lane in preferred direction. More info at www.fixthecity.org
Mid-Town Crossing update – unanticipated discovery of Ballona Creek’s underground waterway requires additional reinforcement & funding and has delayed construction.
• Explorer DAPS Presentation – Baxter Duke Explorer Advisor/ Lt. Jessica Carrrillo
Lt. Carrillo, “Explorer of the Year” gave an eloquent description of the Explorer Program and her 7 year career.
• Community Announcements
Sgt. Pete Llanes reported that crime is down 16%
Victor Mares – Gang Detail gave an telephone # with a recorded message and requested members to leave messages at (213) 473-0525 to report any Gang Activity
Cliff Chen – May 12 from 6-12 there will be an Domestic Terrorism Awareness Seminar for more info: wwwcertsponsor.com click link AWR160
T.C. Kim LAPD Fundraising Carnival on Venice between LaBrea & Rimpau Easter Weekend, Fri, Sat, Sun
Annual Baker to Vegas Run will be April 19-20th – Marathon Relay Run
• Meeting was Adjourned at 8:45 for the Breakout Sessions with Senior Lead Officers
• Special Thanks to Jenee Kim and Celine Park for providing appetizers for all the members!
Respectfully Submitted by
Roy S. Amemiya, Wilshire CPAB Secretary
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